hit the ground running meaning in Hindi

hit the ground running in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC MTS 2024 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment.
   Despite the difficulties, Sarahstarted her business with great energy and hard work,and performed remarkably well in the industry.

   Alet sleeping dogs lieBhit the hayChit the ground runningDspilled the beans
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) hit the ground running

   Answer: c) hit the ground running
   Explanation:
   The idiom "hit the ground running" means to start something energetically and successfully right from the beginning (शुरुआत से ही पूरी ऊर्जा और सफलता के साथ काम शुरू करना).
   • This perfectly matches the idea that Sarah began her business with great energy and performed well.
   • Let sleeping dogs lie = avoid causing trouble (शांति बनाए रखना)
   • Hit the hay = go to sleep (सोना)
   • Spilled the beans = revealed a secret (राज़ खोलना)
   Only "hit the ground running" correctly fits the meaning of the underlined segment.

2. SSC CPO 2025 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the following sentence.
   If you want to participate in the Olympics, you need to hit the ground running.

   AStarted working energeticallyBTook a breakCMade a mistakeDFell down
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: A) Started working energetically

   Correct Answer: Option 1 — Started working energetically
   'Hit the ground running' means to begin something with great energy and enthusiasm; to start working immediately and effectively.
   In the sentence: to participate in the Olympics, you need to start immediately with full energy and effort.
   Why the others are wrong:
   Option 2 — 'Took a break' is the opposite meaning; the idiom implies starting actively, not resting.
   Option 3 — 'Made a mistake' is unrelated to this idiom.
   Option 4 — 'Fell down' is a literal but completely wrong interpretation.

Examples

• “The new manager hit the ground running on her first day.”

hit the ground running – questions

What is the meaning of hit the ground running in Hindi?

hit the ground running means “किसी काम को तुरंत और तेज़ी से शुरू करना” in Hindi. In English: To start something and proceed quickly and successfully

What are the synonyms of hit the ground running?

Synonyms of hit the ground running: start immediately, get going fast, launch quickly.

What is the opposite of hit the ground running?

Antonyms of hit the ground running: start slowly, delay.

Has hit the ground running been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – hit the ground running has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC CPO 2025 T-1, SSC MTS 2024.

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